I’m a creative, open-minded, and positive professional who values family, friendship, and culture. I thrive on sharing ideas and collaborating to push boundaries and deliver bold, impactful work across branding, content, and events. I value health, fitness, and creativity, and I dedicate time daily to exercise and music production. I’m confident in my skills but continuously learning to exceed my potential and lead teams toward high-quality outcomes.

Lewis McAra

I’m a creative, open-minded, and positive professional who values family, friendship, and culture. I thrive on sharing ideas and collaborating to push boundaries and deliver bold, impactful work across branding, content, and events. I value health, fitness, and creativity, and I dedicate time daily to exercise and music production. I’m confident in my skills but continuously learning to exceed my potential and lead teams toward high-quality outcomes.

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I’m a creative, open-minded, and positive professional who values family, friendship, and culture. I thrive on sharing ideas and collaborating to push boundaries and deliver bold, impactful work across branding, content, and events.

I value health, fitness, and creativity, and I dedicate time daily to exercise and music production. I’m confident in my skills but continuously learning to exceed my potential and lead teams toward high-quality outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Brand & Content Lead at Sautiza Busara Promotions
August 1, 2022 - Present
Leading brand and content strategy for East Africa's biggest music festival.
Freelance Music Producer at Five RR International Ltd
August 1, 2024 - Present
Producing custom samples, instrumentation, and guitar loops; elevating projects with 10+ years in music production and audio mixing.
Co-Founder at Nomadic Nexus of Minds and Dreams in Creation
March 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Co-founded a global creative movement during lockdown; online/remote collaboration and strategic social media planning for community engagement and enterprise.
Head Mixologist at Jam Jar Aberdeen
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2022
Led the mixology team, managed events and customer service in a fast-paced venue.
Brand & Content Lead at Busara Promotions (Sauti za Busara Festival & Fu To Pia Festival)
August 1, 2022 - Present
Strategize and manage digital marketing campaigns across multiple platforms; design and curate content for digital and print media; coordinate newsletters and press releases using Mailjet; manage tasks and campaigns with Monday.com; create content using Adobe Suite for branding and materials; demonstrated high organization, strong English writing, and effective presentation skills in festival contexts.
Freelance Music Producer at Fiverr International Ltd
August 1, 2024 - Present
Produce custom music, instrumentals, and guitar loops; liaise with clients to bring creative visions to life; oversee end-to-end production workflows remotely with a focus on high-quality delivery.

Education

MA (Hons) International Relations & Sociology at University of Aberdeen
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Introduction to Music (SCQF Level 5) at North East Scotland College (NESCol)
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Master of Arts in International Relations & Sociology at University of Aberdeen
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Introduction to Music at North East Scotland College (NESCol)
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018

Qualifications

Sound Grid 101: Introduction to Sound Grid
April 1, 2023 - January 15, 2026
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing by Google Digital Garage
May 1, 2020 - January 15, 2026
Business Operations and Marketing Experience
July 1, 2020 - January 15, 2026
Sound Grid 101 by Waves Audio
April 2, 2023 - April 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality